Onychomycosis is the most commonly prevalent nail infection in adults. It is a fungal infection that leads to discoloration and thickening of the nail plate. It is four to seven times more frequent in toenails, where it often involves several nails. It is a progressive disease and may become widely spread to other nails, body sites such as groin, skin, scalp, and even to other people.
Although it was initially believed to be that majority of the Onychomycosis cases are caused by dermatophytes; however, new research revealed that the infections are also caused by non-dermatophyte molds (NDMs) and are more prevalent in warmer climates than previously assumed. O...
